ActivityWatch Alternatives

ActivityWatch is described as 'Track how you spend time on your devices. Simple (yet powerful), extensible, no third parties' and is a leading Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ActivityWatch for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best ActivityWatch alternative is ManicTime, which is free. Other great apps like ActivityWatch are RescueTime, Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, WakaTime and Trackabi.

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ActivityWatch alternatives are mainly Time Tracking Tools but may also be Anti Procrastination Tools or Employee Performance Management Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ActivityWatch.
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Track how you spend time on your devices. Simple (yet powerful), extensible, no third parties.

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ActivityWatch alternatives page was last updated Jan 23, 2025
  1. DigitalZen icon
     59 likes

    Empower your digital habits with app/site blocking, Focus Time whitelisting, and Monk Mode detox. Supports Linux, screen time scheduling, and offers unique strategies for breaks, night restrictions, and balanced digital living. Embrace efficient device interaction on your terms.

    58 DigitalZen alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Anti Procrastination
    2.  Stay Focused
    3.  Website blocking
    4.  Block apps
    5.  Pomodoro Timer
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Block Facebook
    8.  Block Distraction
    9.  Browser extension
    10.  Scheduling
    11.  Block youtube
    12.  Application Blocker
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  2. ScreenTime+ icon
     6 likes

    ScreenTime+ is an automatic time tracking app for mac. It helps you to see where you're spending your time on Mac via the menu bar.

    57 ScreenTime+ alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  App usage info
    7.  Automatic time tracking
    8.  Sits in the MenuBar
    9.  Screen time
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  3. TimeCamp icon
     32 likes

    TimeCamp is a time tracking software for freelancers and companies. It's well equipped: budgeting, invoicing, project costs and many others. If you're looking for a mobile-friendly solution, this one will be perfect!.

    210 TimeCamp alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome

    TimeCamp Features

    1.  Task Time Tracking
    2.  Geofencing
    3.  Attendance management
    4.  Collaborative project management
    5.  Automatic time tracking
    6.  Software Management
    7.  Computer monitoring
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  4. Timing icon
     27 likes

    Automatic time and productivity tracking app for Mac. Lets you track hours, improve productivity, and bill clients.

    94 Timing alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online

    Timing Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Task Time Tracking
    3.  Automatic time tracking
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  5. DeskTime icon
     25 likes

    Real-time automatic time tracking tool that categorizes applications as productive, unproductive, or neutral, runs unnoticed without user input, and boosts productivity while enhancing transparency and accountability in an empowering work environment.

    226 DeskTime alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    DeskTime Features

    1.  Automatic time tracking
    2.  Automated usage tracking
    3.  Real-time analytics
    4.  Realtime Reports
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  6. ProcrastiTracker icon
     31 likes

    ProcrastriTracker is a time tracking tool that automatically tracks what applications and documents you use, and allows you to view statistics on your usage in great detail. It is written to be small and non-intrusive.

    38 ProcrastiTracker alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Record desktop activity
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Filtering
    5.  Statistics and Reports
    6.  Grouping
    7.  Time billing
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  7. WhatPulse icon
     26 likes

    WhatPulse is a small application that measures your keyboard/mouse usage, down- & uploads and your uptime. You can send these stats to our website, where you can use these stats to analyze your computing life, compete against or with your friends and compare to other people.

    11 WhatPulse alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    WhatPulse Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Usage statistics
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  8. timeBuzzer icon
     23 likes

    Effortlessly manage time across projects with intuitive apps. Use a physical reminder, create transparent reports, integrate with tools via Zapier or API, and monitor team performance seamlessly.

    255 timeBuzzer alternatives
    timeBuzzer - A new way to track time

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Desktop Application
    2.  Real-time tracking
    3.  Offline tracking
    4.  Cloud based
    5.  Task Time Tracking
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Subtasks
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Full-Text Search
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Dark Mode
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  9. Soonie icon
     4 likes

    Managing time during a busy day can be a challenge. Focusing on your free time between your meetings or appointments helps you navigate through this stressful day more calmly.

    56 Soonie alternatives
    Soonie screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Soonie Features

    1.  Reminders
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  10. StayFree icon
     5 likes

    StayFree is a self control, productivity and phone addiction controller app that allow you to show how much time you spend on your smartphone and helps you focus by restricting the usage of apps. You can set usage limits for your apps and receive alerts when exceeding those...

    24 StayFree alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Block apps
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  11. Inscreen icon
     2 likes

    Inscreen is more than a screen time tracker. Inscreen helps you pause and reflect on your screen time at regular intervals throughout the day. Designed for simplicity and privacy, Inscreen has minimal features and a zero learning curve, helping you get started quickly.

    24 Inscreen alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Inscreen Features

    1.  Progress tracking
    2.  Block apps
    3.  App time tracking
    4.  Screen time
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  12. Magicflow icon
     1 like

    A time tracker focused on deep work, designed from the ground up for builders, makers & founders, to help you avoid context switching. 🤖 Real-time coaching from an AI work coach 🦾 No more fiddling to categorise your work, we do it with ChatGPT + embeddings.

    62 Magicflow alternatives
    Magicflow screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Pomodoro Timer
    7.  Task Time Tracking
    8.  AI-Powered
    9.  Productivity analysis
    10.  Automatic time tracking
    11.  Record desktop activity
    Magicflow iconActivityWatch Icon

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